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PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN A SELECTED OPERATION
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The mining industry is facing increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and adapt to modern technological trends. One of the key challenges is the effective management of logistics, particularly the transportation of raw materials within mining operations. This paper addresses the application of simulation software as a strategic tool for solving logistics problems in the mining sector. Using event-based simulation, the research analyzes transport processes in the Hradova quarry in Kosice, Slovakia, modeling scenarios involving different types of transport equipment with the aim of identifying inefficiencies. The paper begins with an assessment of the current state of simulation software implementation in Slovakia, highlighting its limited but growing use, especially within selected industrial projects. In the case of the Hradova quarry in Kosice, the challenge lies in efficiently managing the transfer of materials from six mining levels to a central crusher using two conveyors, while complying with operational constraints. To address these challenges, simulation modeling using tools such as Tecnomatix Plant Simulation and ExtendSim offers a powerful approach for analyzing, optimizing, and improving quarry logistics. Simulation enables the capture of dynamic interactions between conveyors, loading and unloading processes, and potential bottlenecks in the system. When developing an optimized and realistic model, it is necessary to consider key factors such as travel times, material flow rates, vehicle capacities. The results of this study may serve as a foundation for practical decision-making in areas such as transport optimization, technology investment, and the reorganization of activities in the mining industry.
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